"49ers Trade Trey Lance to Cowboys, Missed Opportunity for Franchise QB"

The San Francisco 49ers have traded quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2024 fourth-round pick. Lance, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, was demoted to third-string prior to the trade. The 49ers receive draft capital while the Cowboys acquire a potential backup for Dak Prescott. The trade has raised questions about the 49ers' decision to give up on Lance so soon, but the Cowboys hope a fresh start under coach Mike McCarthy will unlock his potential.